2016-rights-granted Atrato River, Colombia's Choco region, faces risks from gold mining, armed groups, and insufficient government support.

In Colombia's Choco region, the Atrato River faces severe threats from illegal gold mining, which damages its biodiversity and local ecosystems. River guardians, tasked with protecting the river, encounter increasing dangers from armed groups and express frustration over insufficient government support. Despite being granted rights equivalent to a human in 2016, the Colombian government has been criticized for failing to safeguard the river and its vital resources for rural communities.

October 10, 2024
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